Lauren Nolte has played violin with KSYO for a total of four years. She began lessons during kindergarten with Megan Kehren. Lauren currently attends Hardin Valley Academy, where she serves as concertmaster of their orchestra ensemble and violinist in the pit of the spring musical. In addition to her love of music and violin, she enjoys filmmaking, hosting parties for friends and family, and traveling. Lauren will attend Belmont University in the fall, majoring in architecture. Lauren is incredibly thankful to all of her music teachers and will cherish her time in the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra.